T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin Quotes

“While sin is sometimes thought of today as the breaking of a rule, these metaphors emphasize that it is the breaking of a relationship, an act of treachery against the Lord, the faithful covenant king and father and husband.”
― Keith L. Johnson, T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin

“Sin is a master that we empower by obeying and it will not be satisfied until we are completely enslaved (‘it desires to have you’).”
― Keith L. Johnson, T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin

“Sin names disobedient and unrighteous moral actions, while also referring to human distrust and resistance to and rejection of God’s revelation in Jesus Christ.”
― Keith L. Johnson, T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin